Thunderstorm Wind — Collier, Florida

2024-05-31 · near Marco, Collier, Florida

Event narrative

Lamplighter Ct WeatherFlow station reported a 59 mph wind gust on Marco Island at 550 PM related to a severe thunderstorm in the area. Local broadcast media reported Marco Island residents received damage from strong winds. Report and pictures of flag poles snapped and laying on the ground in two yards.

Wider weather episode

Wind convergence resulting from a weak backdoor frontal boundary moving SW across the South Florida peninsula, along with cold air aloft, led to the development of strong to severe thunderstorms across SW Florida.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.